Home Mutual Fire Insurance v. Jones

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge.

Appellant Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company was sued by its insureds, appellees Charles and Lavonne Jones. After a jury trial, appellees were awarded $91,500 in policy proceeds. The trial judge added a 12% penalty, prejudgment interest, and attorney’s fees, pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 23-79-208 (Repl. 1992). On appeal, appellant contends that there was no coverage for the loss suffered by appellees, that the trial judge erred in awarding the penalty, interest, and attorney’s fees, and that the trial judge erred in instructing the jury. We find no error and affirm.

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